I WON!! Now I would like the help of the big boys!

[Joshua_Mahr]

I won the contest now I want some opinions. I am looking for the best Power supply I can get for the new mobo and GPU I won. I have a Corsair HX850 in my main sandy bridge setup and don't really have any complaints. But I want to know if there is anything better out there? Also any ideas on memory. I like the ripjaws x from GSkill. But if anyone knows better I would love your input. I would like to make this rig run more than 4.8Ghz like my current rig. Maybe 5.1GHZ or 5.2Ghz. Let the opinions fly!

[Rayden]

Power Supply and RAM shouldn't be a problem. Sandybridge is all about multiplier. On the other hand I would go for water cooling with a full 580 block

[pcjunkie209]

Memory I would go with corsair vengeance it is specified for sandy at 1.5v which will mean better stabibility. And congrats!!!

[Joshua_Mahr]

Thanks Junkie! I was looking at the Vengance looks nice. What do you run in your i7-2600? This is what I was thinking about purchasing again http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231435 Thoughts?

Rayden why do you say psu does not matter. I would think the ripple and the voltage drops would be extremely important when trying over 5.0Ghz? Please explain?

[Joshua_Mahr]

Or these Junkie would just need two sets though. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231434

[Joshua_Mahr]

Has anyone seen reviews on what is the best CPU cooler for the i7-2600k? Air or contained liquid doesn't matter.

[Rayden]

Simply put you need 750 watt PSU for that system. (minimum 600 watt) So you do not have a problem Watt wise.

Voltage drops and such has nothing to do with the PSU's wattage. It is all about its quality and yours is one with fine quality. Save the money for water cooling IMO.

[Joshua_Mahr]

Ok I see what your saying. I was just just wondering if there is a better 850. Yes I know I would be ok with a 650 or so but I like the headroom. Plus planning on adding another ENGTX580. I guess I should have been more specific. Like this " Does anyone know of a 850W PSU that has better quality, DC regulation, ripple control, capacitors primary and secondary than Corsair HX850?" There thats better. Thanks for your wisdom again Rayden and Junkie!

[lifeskills]

The ax850 is gold certified and is fully modular. I think the hx850 is silver. I just got the ax750 and love it. Also, that gpu should run pretty cool with that massive cooler on it so you should be fine with that on air.

Not one of the big boys but just my 2 cents

[Joshua_Mahr]

The ax850 is gold certified and is fully modular. I think the hx850 is silver. I just got the ax750 and love it. Also, that gpu should run pretty cool with that massive cooler on it so you should be fine with that on air.

Not one of the big boys but just my 2 cents

Thanks Lifeskills and ur up there on the board. I would call you one of our big guys! I do not care about the Gold or Silver ratings that is not a factor I consider when purchasing. Just quality, longevity, and OC' ability. Ohh forgot the important part. "Can it play Crysis 2?